Mercedes-Benz SL
Green · Petrol · 1984 · 2,746 cc
562 BRCMOT history
562 BRC is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 28 Jun 1984. Its MOT expired on 17 May 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 145,056 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 May 2026
- Mileage
- 145,056 mi
- At MOT on 26 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 398 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 562 BRC
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,746 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1984
- First used
- 28 Jun 1984
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
562 BRC was last recorded at 145,056 miles on 26 Apr 2025, 558 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 144,498 miles · 18 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 558 miles
- Average per year
- 398 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 145,056 miles
- 2024 – 144,498 miles
- 2023 – 142,902 miles
- 2018 – 142,435 miles
- 2016 – 141,609 miles
- 2015 – 140,782 miles
- 2012 – 140,729 miles
- 2008 – 139,851 miles
- 2007 – 137,448 miles
- 2005 – 137,324 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,056 miles
- AdvisoryCouple of stone chips in the front windscreenRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspectionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryExhaust system has minor gas leaks
- AdvisoryFront & Rear coil springs are corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movementRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak in the engine bay areaRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movementRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySlight free play in the steering rack / track rod ends
- AdvisoryUnder body is covered in wax oil coatingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Flight free play in the steering / track rod ends
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear brake slightly binding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2023
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Full MOT history
12 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,056 miles (+558)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2026
- Odometer
- 145,056 miles
- Test number
- 948484855096
- AdvisoryCouple of stone chips in the front windscreen
- AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
- AdvisoryExhaust system has minor gas leaks
- AdvisoryFront & Rear coil springs are corroded
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement
- AdvisoryOil leak in the engine bay area
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement
- AdvisorySlight free play in the steering rack / track rod ends
- AdvisoryUnder body is covered in wax oil coating
Pass144,498 miles (+1,596)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2025
- Odometer
- 144,498 miles
- Test number
- 383062622374
- AdvisoryCouple of stone chips in the front windscreen
- AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
- AdvisoryFlight free play in the steering / track rod ends
- AdvisoryFront & Rear coil springs are corroded
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement
- AdvisoryOil leak in the engine bay area
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement
- AdvisoryUnder body is covered in wax oil coating
Pass142,902 miles (+467)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 142,902 miles
- Test number
- 420552814498
- AdvisoryCouple of stone chips in the front windscreen
- AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
- AdvisoryFlight free play in the steering / track rod ends
- AdvisoryFront & Rear coil springs are corroded
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases / has slight misfire
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement
- AdvisoryMot carried out in wet & frozen conditions
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding
- AdvisoryOil leak in the engine bay area
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement
- AdvisoryUnder body is covered in wax oil coating
Pass142,435 miles (+826)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 142,435 miles
- Test number
- 110275465348
- AdvisoryExhaust has minor gas leaks
- AdvisoryCouple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B
- AdvisoryOil leak in the engine bay area
- AdvisorySlight free play in the steering / track rod ends
Pass141,609 miles (+827)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 141,609 miles
- Test number
- 959846124400
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding
Pass140,782 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 140,782 miles
- Test number
- 939765805266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,780 miles (+51)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,780 miles
- Test number
- 315805405252
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Fail140,729 miles (+878)1 dangerous7 failures11 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,729 miles
- Test number
- 368991922151
- DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBattery insecure
Pass139,851 miles (+2,403)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 139,851 miles
- Test number
- 980439258233
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass137,448 miles (+124)3 advisories9 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 137,448 miles
- Test number
- 154819327244
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Note195/70/14t
- NoteAll outer arches corroded
- NoteAll tyres perished
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteFuel lines corroded
- NoteLarge oil leak
- NoteLeak from nearside rear outer cv-boot
- NoteO/s/f wing inner guard removed due to corrosion
- NoteSlight play in front subframe mount bushes
Pass137,324 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 137,324 miles
- Test number
- 344688225365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,324 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,324 miles
- Test number
- 650088725397
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRust proofing to ALL Jacking points/Sills.
Questions about 562 BRC
- What vehicle is registration 562 BRC currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 562 BRC on a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 28 Jun 1984. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 562 BRC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 562 BRC expired on 17 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 562 BRC?
- The MOT on 562 BRC expired on 17 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 562 BRC done?
- 562 BRC was recorded at 145,056 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2025, an average of 398 miles a year.
- Has 562 BRC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 562 BRC has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2015.
- Has the mileage on 562 BRC ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on 562 BRC find?
- 562 BRC passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2025 with 9 advisories: couple of stone chips in the front windscreen; engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection; exhaust system has minor gas leaks, and 6 more.
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